How do I cite a patent in IEEE?

To cite a patent in IEEE (standard), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

What is the IEEE format for a patent citation?

The IEEE format for a patent is: [1] A. A. Inventor, "Title of Patent," U.S. Patent XXXXXXX, Mon. Day, Year.

What does the in-text citation look like for a patent in IEEE?

In IEEE, the in-text citation for the example above is [1]

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How to Cite a Patent in IEEE (standard)

Learn how to cite a patent or intellectual property filing in IEEE format (standard). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

IEEE Reference List Format

Here is the standard IEEE format for citing a patent in your reference list:

[1] A. A. Inventor, "Title of Patent," U.S. Patent XXXXXXX, Mon. Day, Year.

IEEE Example for a Patent

A complete IEEE reference for a patent, formatted by the official IEEE CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

[1] E. Lindqvist, “Automated bibliographic reference parser,” US 10,482,119 B2, Nov. 19, 2019 [Online]. Available: https://patents.example.org/US10482119

Matching in-text citation: [1]

IEEE In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

[1]

Narrative

In [1], the inventors describe...

Step-by-Step Guide

Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your patent.
Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the IEEE (standard) template shown above.
Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match IEEE requirements.

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